Asociación entre la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y la actividad física en estudiantes de Magisterio de Madrid

  1. José Manuel Ejeda Manzanera
  2. María Pilar González Panero
  3. Alberto Muñoz Muñoz
  4. Juan Peña Martínez
  5. Maximiliano Rodrigo Vega
Journal:
Revista española de nutrición comunitaria = Spanish journal of community nutrition

ISSN: 1135-3074

Year of publication: 2022

Volume: 28

Issue: 3

Type: Article

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Abstract

Background: Having an adherence to the Mediterranean diet (AMD) and maintaining a recommended physical activity (r-PA) contribute to a decrease in chronic diseases and mortality, so a healthy lifestyle (HL) must be linked to these two healthy habits (HH).The objective was to assess in students the association between AMD and the r-PA. Methods: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 490 female university students with a mean age 21,4 ± 0,7 years. A weekly record of food intake was used. The assessment of AMD and r-PA was carried out using the Kidmed y the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity- RAPA questionnaire. Results: 36.3% of the students meet r-PA and 25.7% have a high-ADM. Only 12.6% show these two HH and 50.6% none of them. An active-PA (OR: 3.91; IC-95%: 1,92-7,92) and a moderate-PA (OR: 2.25; IC95%: 1,23- 4,11) increased the probability of having a high-ADM compared to a sedentary-PA. Those who meet the two HH have a better healthy eating index-HEI (score of 81.7), as well as a greater presence of normal weight. Conclusions: Students with an r-PA together with a high ADM follow healthier diets and maintain a more adequate body weight.